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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 04, 1940

Page

8

St Lawrence Cricket Club Annual Meeting Highlights Morgan Cup

St Lawrence Cricket Club held its annual general meeting at the Club House Flotel with Mr D Leader presiding. The report noted resignations in November, a season total of 7 matches with 1 win 6 losses, receipts £28 7s 7d and expenditure £16 10s 3d, a £110 17s 4d credit at Commonwealth Bank, and the Morgan Cup donated by Frank Morgan for Waterlet teams. Nominees for officers and committee were announced, with elections to follow and a fixture for ticket prices.

D. Leader St. Lawrence Cricket Club Flotel Sutemastul Commonwealth Bank Frank Morgan My Thsel Ty Caragabal Alainy Good Morgan Wwek Tumberes Une Comine

Forbes Cricket Club Seeks Visit from Cowra ALF Camp Team

Secretary Brian Kevin announces arrangements for a Cowra ALF Camp cricket team visit next Sunday to play against locals at Halpin Flatwicket Camp. Officials say about a dozen trucks will transport the party with a first class squad including Sydney first-graders. Portes Club lists Prow as captain and includes Hodge Elliott and Smith among others with Teas as umpire.

Brian Kevin Forbes Cricket Club Cowra ALF Halpin’s Flatwicket Mir Kevin Viking Sydney Portes Club Prow K. Hodge 0. McKinnon W. Smith J Smith Elliott R. Elliott J. Thomas K. Black B. Kevin J. Hodge A McMahon Iitun Teasall

Planes from U S.. Britain’s air confidence renewed

Lord Beaverbrook announces in a message to America that United States planes have restored British confidence in victory in the air. He says American Brewster machines, Douglas B L D 17, and Curtiss planes are equal to the best British aircraft.

London Wod Lord Beaverbrook Oonh & Mesage America United States Britain

Only Two Great Men Met In Parliament

Former Senator A. Gardiner told the Billions Club luncheon in Sydney that he met only two great men in Parliament Sir Henry Parkes and Andrew Fisher. Gardiner recalled entering politics in 1901 as member for Ashburnham at age 24 and called Parkes the Old Man with the most glorious parliamentary career and the brightest intellect in the House by 77.

Henry Parkes Andrew Fisher A. Gardiner Billions Club Sydney Gardiner Ashburnham

French Oceania Stands by De Gaulle Collaboration Talks

Wellington reports free French administration in French Oceania discussed collaboration with the British Empire at Tate with New Zealand officials. Prime Minister Fraser denies any plan for New Zealand guardianship and says De Gaulle's administration remains autonomous. Consultation among Britain New Zealand and Australia continues on methods of cooperation.

Wellington Oceania Mr. Praser Britain New Zealand Australia

Belgian Congo to Fight With Britain in War Effort

The Governor-General of the Belgian Congo reaffirmed the colony's commitment to war on Britain's side during the inauguration of a new radio station. He said Belgium is once more free and noted aide from Lord Haley, a British Africa expert, amid ongoing financial and commercial concerns.

London Belgan Congo Britain Belgium Nomen Congo Lord Haley Africa Belgian Congo

French Wounded Arrive at Hanoi Circa Langson Clash

Report from French Indo China states French soldiers wounded when Japanese forces entered Langson are now arriving in Hanoi. It is claimed the Japanese wiped out a French battalion and captured thousands of French troops.

London Wed Hiamol Indo-China Langson Hanoi

Unclear fragmentary report on Syria and French demand

Fragmentary text notes Syria and France amid a dispute over planes and commissions. Lacks coherent dates or entities to confirm a full event.

Forbes Golf Club crowns 140 champions at wind-up party

The Forbes Golf Club named Forbes Golf Club champions for the year 140 with Lang mead and C. Cocksedge as A and B grade winners. A late-night wind-up at the clubhouse featured groups, music, toasts, and toasts to the champions. Club president Dr J A McLean thanked guests and congratulated the winners, who expressed pleasure serving as hosts.

Forbes Golf Club Langmead C. Cocksedge OL & Price Jenningy J White Volos Lies Emphedis Brigland Britannia Rules Waves Gongenia JA. Mclean Her Hals

Local Forbes Golf Title Decided Despite Poor Weather

V Langmead defeated G Low 4 up at the Forbes Championship final after 32 holes to claim the Forbes golf title. Low finishes runner-up for the third time in four seasons in the B grade, with Cocksedge beating Ron Elliott in the other match to reach the final. The course has improved and greens are to be mown for better play in coming weekends.

V. Langmead Gale R. Hynds G. Low J. Bhirvington J. Thomas Langmead Low Aincore Forbes Golf Club C. Cocksedge J. Heddy WN. Hudson Ron Elliott A. Beate H. Williams Elliot Cocksedge Mina

Golf Associates Plan Melbourne Cup Day Fundraiser Party

Golf Associates respond to an appeal from the Ladies' Golf Union to raise funds. Forbes Golf Club members organise a party with cards on Melbourne Cup day. Broadcast Cup results from the OWA Rest Room with afternoon refreshments.

NBLW Ladies’ Golf Union Forbes Golf Club O.W

Randwick Acceptances and Derby Day Post Positions

Draft list of Randwick races includes trial stakes entries with horses such as Glittering Flame Masterpiece Blackie Miller Valhilla and numerous post positions for Derby and Kensington Handicap divisions. The document notes trainers, runners and starting times across multiple events with detailed horse names and odds.

Valtualia Blackie Miller Berowra Saratoga Progran Light Myris Dragoon Glittering Flame Post Valhilla Mag Mory Saratoga Light Dragoon Gilderlog Flame Berowra

First Hurdle and Stakes Race Report

First hurdle race results list Valhalla and Glittering Flame among several rivals with placements noted. In the Colin Gtephen Stakes Beau Vite leads with Deshing Cavalier and Momic following, while Ist div features Table Talk and Bestop among others.

Valhalla Blackie Miller Glittering Flame Freckhes Beaulivre High Cast Esas Colin Gtephen Beau Vite Momic Deshing Cavalier Bestop Fee Ee Se Bearket Chely Maddin Peskmond the Metropolitan Pourless Boa Vite Couranga

South Coast Miners Idle Over Award Dispute

South Coast coal miners halted work Wednesday after action tied to a recent award by White Drake Brockeavan. Miners demand a conference between the union and Priday before resuming operations.

White Drake Brockeavan Priday

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